National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) launched last week as writers around the globe try to write a 50,000-word novel draft in a single month.
To help the GalleyCat readers taking this challenge, we will be offering NaNoWriMo advice throughout the month. Last year, 341,375 participants wrote a novel in 30 days through the NaNoWriMo program. The writing marathon has generated more than 250 traditionally published novels, according to the organizers.
Our fourth tip is simple: Establish a Setting. Think about where your story takes place and what role it will play in your novel. Is it just a background or does it play a role in your story? Describe details about the place that the story takes place. Is it a city? Is it a house? Is it an office building? What kind of paint is on the walls? Is there a garden? Make a list of everything that you can see in your setting. You can refer to these details throughout the writing process. When you do incorporate setting into your story, be sure to introduce it in a way that is natural to your writing.